Garcia boys to meet in August

Left-hander Ian Clarkin (Madison), a first-round pick of the Yankees in June, sprained an ankle his first day in training camp, and has yet to make his professional debut.

Left-hander Stephen Gonsalves (Cathedral Catholic), a fourth-round pick of the Twins in June, has pitch 5 1/3 innings in two appearances in the Gulf Coast League without giving up a run.

The Brewers signed shortstop Steve Halcomb (Poway/Gonzaga) to a minor-league contract.

Outfielder David Popkins (UC Davis/St. Augustine), who signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent last year, was named the Florida State League Player of the Month for June. He's hitting .348 with five homers, 13 doubles and 27 RBIs in 49 games.

The minor-league report will run weekly through the end of the minor-league regular season. If you have information on a San Diego-area player who is doing well, please contact John Maffei at john.maffei@utsandiego.com.